2026 assessment
$213K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
5601 Chew Ave
3 stories2,506 sqftCMX2built 1915
Property at a glanceCommercial
Lavish Real Estate LLC
2027 published assessment
$219K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5600 block of Chew Ave
ZIP 19138
Neighborhood area
West Oak Lane
Approximate · based on ZIP 19138
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $218,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$109K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$109K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$90K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$88K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$89K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$89K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$89K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$97K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$97K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$213K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$213K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$219K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2017Deed / sale $120KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2018Deed / sale $60KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2019Deed / sale $190KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2015-12-11ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-06-22Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-09-17Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-09-29Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-04-06Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-05-20New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-11-23Addition and/or AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-03-06Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2025-04-29AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-06-03OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-06-03BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-01-07BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2026-03-18Miracles in the Making: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2005-01-08COOPER & FITTON HARDWARE: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2015-03-01COOPER & FITTON HARDWARE: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2021-06-28BBS Permit DenialA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseMiracles in the Making: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitChange of Use
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $190K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $60K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
- PermitElectrical
- LicenseCOOPER & FITTON HARDWARE: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseCOOPER & FITTON HARDWARE: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
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Property tax
$2,975/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $212,500 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $218,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8820166902026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Commercial property
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Str/Off 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Lavish Real Estate LLC
$ / sq ft
$87
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chew and Chelten
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,506 sqft
Lot size
1,020 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Lavish Real Estate LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 9 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.6M combined
• Tax bills mail to 5601 Chew Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19138
Block context
5600 block of Chew Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5601 1/2 Chew Ave · 5603 Chew Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Miracles in the MakingActive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 18, 2026 · Filed expiration Mar 17, 2027
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Inferred from public records · 2025-07-28 through 2026-07-28
Food and drink at this property
1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.
Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 28, 2026.
Open every source row 20 dated rows
- License issue eventMiracles in the Making: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 1002361 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-001458 · Completed
INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNECTING TO EXISTING METALLIC PIPING. ALL WORK DESIGNED VIA SECTION 919 OF THE 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-008040 · Completed
INSTALL A 350 AMP SERVICE, (2) GANG METER BANK, (1) 250 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (1) 100 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS, (1) 60 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE DAYCARE. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS AND RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC & 2016 NFP-72.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-005119 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK ON THE BASEMENT TO 2ND FLOOR ONLY. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-001296 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4." DC AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **AMENDED AS OF 8/13/2024 TO PROVIDE A 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A 2-1/5" DC WILKINS 350 AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM **
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-007526 · Completed
FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-011124 · Issued
Child Care - Child Care Center; Vacant
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
Appeal CP-2021-002027 · Prepare Meeting · Continued
Level II alterations to an existing three story structure for use as a day care occupancy.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2020-006366 · Issued
Child Care - Child Care Center
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2020-002519 · Issued
Public, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities
- Recorded transfer$190K transfer
2019
- Recorded transfer$60K transfer
2018
- Recorded transfer$120K transfer
2017
- PermitElectrical
Permit 657627 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 2 INSTALL A 200 AMP SERVICE, 1-40 CIRCUIT PANEL, 35FT OF CABLE GROUNDING ROD AND BONDING REPLACE OF 2 PANELS 2 METER BOXES. SERVICE CABLE GROUNDING PER 2008 NEC (HARDWARE STORE)
- License terminal eventCOOPER & FITTON HARDWARE: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
License 528624 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 163947 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 163947 · Violation 976864 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 163947 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventCOOPER & FITTON HARDWARE: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
License 528624 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-002027 · Denied
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 8:24 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: unavailable. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.
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